Description
We are seeking a Commercial Lines Fleet Unit Manager to join our Alberta Branch, reporting directly to the AVP, Head of Underwriting. This role will primarily support our Alberta broker partners.
As a Commercial Lines Fleet Unit Manager, you will:
- Lead, inspire and develop a team of underwriters through meaningful coaching, mentorship and technical guidance.
- Model and strengthen broker relationships, positioning Aviva as a market of choice for mutually profitable business.
- Own and execute the strategy for your assigned broker panel, influencing both premium growth and loss ratio performance.
- Communicate strategy clearly to your team and ensure alignment with the branch, Aviva Business and the Aviva Canada strategy.
- Represent Aviva Business in regular in-person and virtual meetings enhancing our market presence.
- Collaborate closely with Broker Distribution to advance strategic initiatives for Commercial Insurance.
- Drive operational efficiency, including monitoring workflow, ingestion of work, resource allocation and internal/external commitments.
- Support complex underwriting decisions, including risk assessments and broker negotiations on pricing and terms.
- Manage team performance through goal setting, performance reviews, technical development, and performance management.
- Foster a collaborative team culture and work closely with peers, senior specialists and the Head of Underwriting.
- Adopt a One Aviva mindset by partnering with internal stakeholders such as Claims, Operations, Billing and Head office underwriting.
- Champion continuous learning and remain engaged with the broader Aviva Business and Aviva Canada initiatives.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 10 years of commercial auto insurance experience, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent practical experience.
- CIP/FCIP designation preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial auto insurance operations.
- Knowledge of competitor wordings and market appetite (an asset).
- Proven leadership and relationship management skills.
- Excellent underwriting judgement and branch operations knowledge.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Experience with Management Information, including development and maintenance of pipelines, financial reports and performance reporting.
- Operational acumen and tracking of performance metrics.
- Excellent communication skills.
In return, you will receive:
- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.
- Hybrid flexible work model.
- Outstanding career development opportunities.
- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.
- Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.
- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health.